Cp Cafe

205 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cp Cafe six times, with records going back to 2023. On May 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “outer openings protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Quats from the mixer at the three compartment sink tested at 150ppm or lower the person in charge swapped the bulk container for a new quats conatiner and solution still tested at 150ppm or lower; person in charge was able to mix solution in red sanitizer buckets by hand to 400ppm and placed a service call to have the mixer repaired while the Health Inspector was on site. Chemical sanitizers should be at manafacturer specifications.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)

Inspector notes: One of the doors for the outdoor trash receptacles is broken or missing; repair or replace the door for the outdoor trash receptacle.

590.005/5-501.111-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: At the rear exit to the alleyway from the kitchen observed a gap in the bottom right of the door and frame when the door is closed; repair or replace the door and frame or add weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked eggs from morning on counter at 66F. Estimated time 5 hours. Discarded. Cool foods according to Code parameters.

590.003/3-501.14-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple spray bottles without labels. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked quinoe in plastic container with lid at 150F. Cool foods in metal uncovered.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at service station blocked with ice bin. Keep hand sinks clear for hand washing only at all times.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain at service line dump sink soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice in kitchen. Store scoops to the side not inside machine to avoid contamination from hands.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

May 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Egg tarts in refrigerator covered with plastic lid at 65F. Lid removed. Cool foods completely to 41F before covering.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepared food items in retail refrigerator for self service without complete labels. Labeling information provided via email.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door open to street. Provide screen to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Debris under table with oven. Soils and spills at floor drain under dump sink. Clean to avoid attrating pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hair nets.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a vomit and diarreah clean up kit on site- Ordered at the time of the inspection

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irrreversible thermometer on site for high temperature dishwasher- Ordered at the time of the inspection

590.004/4-302.13-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer from an automated system at the 3 bay sink is measuring above 500ppm quats- Technician contacted at the time of the inspection

590.005/5-205.15-C

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: Equipment and 3 bay in the back area was not installed as notated in the approved plans. A disposal is is in place in the drain board at the wash end of the 3 bay sink Provide approved area for soiled equipment Per the PIC additional shelving will be installed above the 3 bay sink for clean equipment Cart for soiled dishes ordered at the time of the inspection

590.004/4-301.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cp Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cp Cafe on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cp Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cp Cafe.

How does Cp Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Cp Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Cp Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cp Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cp Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cp Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cp Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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